Examining gender disparities in the classroom
Caroline Hardy, Student Life Editor
December 20, 2018
Filed under INDEPTH
“If someone is taking Honors Physics and Honors Math, and I’m taking AP English and AP Euro, I feel like I’m not challenging myself as much as they are” explains Abby Tutterow ‘20. When asked if the gender identity of the other student would matter, Tutterow pauses, then answers, “somewhat...
Empowering men
William Lyman, Features Editor
December 18, 2018
Filed under INDEPTH
Often in the era of female empowerment, popular culture forgets about the issues of toxic masculinity that limit self-expression in men and boys. There exists a uniform, an unspoken contract imposed upon men in our school. Tennis shoes, khakis, a sweatshirt, nothing fancy. This uniform comes along w...
Wrestling with Womanhood
October 3, 2015
Filed under OPINIONS, TOP STORIES
Studying abroad for a year in France, Alexis Reeves ponders Simone de Beauvoir's words, “One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.” Reeves wonders, "How does one become a woman? I know the expectations. I’ve considered them carefully, though I can’t decide whether to follow them or not."
Implementing provisions for gender identity
Brendan Barrow, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2015
Filed under OPINIONS, TOP STORIES
It’s the beginning of a school year, your teacher is reading off names, and they get yours wrong. And even though you remind them, it persists. If you’re new, many students might get your name wrong, too. You’re left feeling like they just don’t care enough. With gender pronouns, it’s not ...
Re-examining the gender-neutral bathroom controversy
Annelise Ellingboe, Contributing Writer
October 31, 2013
Filed under NEWS
According to sophomore Ellie Walker, “People have a right to pee in peace.” Another anonymous member of the class of ’16 disagreed: “I don’t understand the need for them… If [you’re a boy] use the Men’s and if [you’re a girl] use the Women’s.” These comments were in reference to...